Question

what does beah mean when he describes the battlefield as creating its own * 1 point parallel universe with distinct rules?
war follows international law
soldiers can choose which orders to follow
children maintain their innocence during conflict
combat situations override moral considerations for survival
why does beah argue that the squad becomes asurrogate family for child * 1 point soldiers?
it provides better education opportunities
children prefer military structure
all other social connections have been destroyed
the commanders are naturally caring

Explanation:

1. In a battlefield, the primary goal is survival. Moral norms that exist in normal society may be set aside. Combat situations often require actions that override typical moral considerations for the sake of staying alive. International law is often violated in war (so the first option is wrong). Soldiers usually have to follow orders (second option wrong). Children in conflict, especially child soldiers, lose their innocence (third option wrong).
2. Child soldiers often come from war - torn areas where their original families and social connections (like with parents, neighbors in a peaceful community) are destroyed. The squad then becomes a substitute family. It's not about education (first option), children don't prefer military structure in a normal sense (second option), and commanders in such contexts are more about military operations than natural care - giving (fourth option).

Answer:

1. Combat situations override moral considerations for survival
2. All other social connections have been destroyed